Boeing introduces T-7A Red Hawk jet to USAF
Before the aircraft was delivered, Boeing introduced the first T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer jet to the U.S. Air Force (USAF).
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Philippines to reactivate Retired Hueys with ASFAT
ASFAT signed a MOU with the Philippine Aerospace Development Corporation (PADC) on April 27 at the Asian Defence and Security (ADAS).
India Arming Its Russian Mi-17V5 helicopters with Israeli ATM
According to Asia News International, India equips its Russian-made Mi-17V5 helicopters with Israeli Spike anti-tank guided missiles.
UK Calls India to join the TEMPEST
Britain and India will strengthen their defence and security ties, to develop combat jet technology, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced.
Demir to visit Rolls-Royce next month with big Expectations
Turkish and British aviation industries are heading towards a new step. President of SSB Professor Ismail Demir will visit the United Kingdom in May.
T129 is Excluded from Poland’s Shortlist
Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Błaszczak visited U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin in Washington on Apr. 20, 2022.
US awards $ 29 million contract for new AW119Kx helicopters
On 20 April, the US Department of Defence awarded Leonardo a $29 million contract in the FMS framework to Israel.
Germany May Purchase 60 Heavy Transport Helicopters from USA
Germany will purchase 60 CH-47F Chinook heavy transport helicopters from Boeing for approximately 5 billion euros ($5.40 billion).
Hungary will purchase 12 L-39NG aircraft
The Hungarian Air Force will receive 12 L-39 Next Generation (NG) aircraft from Czech aircraft manufacturer Aero Vodochody.
Angola to Acquire three C295 for maritime surveillance
Angola ordered three Airbus C295s to perform multi-role operations while two will be equipped for maritime surveillance and one for transport missions.
Dassault Receives First Payment from UAE for 80 Rafale Deal
Dassault Aviation received its first payment from the UAE for the purchase of 80 Rafale fighter jets. It was not stated how Abu Dhabi deposited.
India reportedly Cancels the Russian Helicopter Tender
Sources told local media that the IAF has decided to cancel plans to buy Mi-17 V5 helicopters from Russia to boost the government’s Make in India initiative.
Turkey to Send New Letter to the USA for F-16 Block 70
Turkey will send a letter to the United States to acquire F-16 Block 70. The F-16 Block 70 talks between two countries were held in March.
Gökbey will serve as Ambulance Helicopter
TUSAŞ Gökbey helicopter will serve as an ambulance helicopter for the General Directorate of Emergency Health Services of the Ministry of Health.
